The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the
centers of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific
effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active
years of life. The NIA funds research and provides information about health and
research advances to the public and interested groups.

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information
Clearinghouse

3 Information Way

Bethesda, MD 20892-3580

Phone:

1-800-891-5390

Fax:

(703) 738-4929

TDD:

1-866-569-1162

Email:

nkudic@info.niddk.nih.gov

Web Address:

http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov

The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information
Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), a federal agency, is a service of the National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). NIDDK is part
of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services. The clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the
kidneys and urologic system to people with kidney and urologic disorders and to
their families, to health professionals, and to the public. NKUDIC answers
inquiries; develops, reviews, and distributes publications; and works closely
with professional and patient groups and government agencies to
coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases.

UrologyHealth.org, American Urological
Association

1000 Corporate Boulevard

Linthicum, MD 21090

Phone:

1-800-828-7866

Phone:

(410) 689-3700

Fax:

(410) 689-3998

Email:

auafoundation@auafoundation.org

Web Address:

www.urologyhealth.org

UrologyHealth.org is a website written by urologists
for patients. Visitors can find specific topics by using the "search"
option.

The website provides information about adult and
pediatric urologic topics, including kidney, bladder, and prostate conditions.
You can find a urologist, sign up for a free quarterly newsletter, or click on
the Urology Resource Center to find materials about urologic problems.

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